Pastor
Jonathan Bradford, from Community Life Church, Cherrybrook, opened the meeting
in prayer.

Acknowledgement
of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

Statement by the Chairman:

"We recognise our Shire's rich cultural
and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the beliefs of
all members of our community, regardless of creed or faith."

ABORIGINAL
RECOGNITION

Statement by the Chairman:

"We acknowledge we are on the
traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai Peoples. We pay our respects
to elders past and present."

AUDIO
RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING

Statement by the Chairman:

"I advise all present that tonight's meeting is being audio
recorded for the purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting, supporting the democratic process,
broadening knowledge and participation in community affairs, and demonstrating
Council’s commitment to openness and accountability. The recordings of the non-confidential parts of the
meeting will be made available on Council’s website once the Minutes have
been finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure their comments are
relevant to the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or
criticisms. No other persons are permitted to record the meeting,
unless specifically authorised by Council to do so.”

APOLOGIES
/ leave of absence

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR ANISSE,

THAT the
apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Singh in respect of an
inability to attend the General Meeting on 11 November 2015 be accepted and
leave of absence be granted.

“In accordance with
Section 147 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, any person
or organisation who has made a relevant planning application or a submission in
respect of a relevant planning application which is on tonight’s agenda,
and who has made a reportable political donation or gift to a Councillor or
employee of the Council, must make a Political Donations Disclosure Statement.

If a
Councillor or employee has received a reportable political donation or
gift from a person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application
or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on
tonight’s agenda, they must declare a non-pecuniary conflict of interests
to the meeting, disclose the nature of the interest and manage the conflict of
interests in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct.”

For the sake of clarity, the above items are
recorded in Agenda sequence.

Note: Persons wishing to address Council on matters
which were on the Agenda were permitted to speak, prior to the item being
discussed, and their names are recorded in the Minutes in respect of that
particular item.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

1 GM3/15 Local
Government Reform - Fit for the Future Update

(F2014/00494)

RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT in the apparent
absence of any interest from our neighbouring councils to investigate a
voluntary merger with Hornsby, and in line with its adopted position from the
10 June 2015 General Meeting, Council provide the following responses
(shown in italics) to the Department of Premier and Cabinet in respect
of the NSW Government’s release of the Independent Pricing and
Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) report titled Assessment of Council Fit
for the Future Proposals:

· In
respect of IPART’s assessment of Council’s submission

o IPART’s
assessment of Council’s submission was in line with Council’s
expectations and understanding of the process.

· In
respect of preference/s for merger partner/s

o Preference
1 – A merger of the whole of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Councils together
with changes to Hornsby’s existing boundaries at Carlingford, Eastwood,
Epping, Marsfield and Macquarie Park as proposed in Council’s letter to
the Minister for Local Government dated 30 June 2015.

o Preference
2 – A merger of the whole of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Councils.

RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT:

1. Pursuant
to Section 31 of the Local Government Act 1993, Lot 101 DP 831310 being
19 Lyndelle Place, Carlingford be classified as “Operational
Land”.

2. Council
agree to the sale of the residue vacant land not required for drainage
improvement works.

3. The
Acting General Manager be authorised to determine the most appropriate method
of sale, negotiate detailed terms and conditions of the sale agreement
subject to limitations outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No.
CS42/15 and to execute documents in relation to the sale, as deemed
appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.

RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT
Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of Planning
and Environment pursuant to Clause 4.6 of the Hornsby Local Environmental
Plan 2013 and approve Development Application No. DA/745/2015 for demolition
of existing structures and the construction of a five storey residential flat
building comprising 34 units and basement car parking at Lot 55 DP 8437, Nos.
12 and 14 Bouvardia Street, Asquith subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL73/15.

Note: Councillor
Anisse declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item
under Clause 51A of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see
Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of the interest
was stated by Councillor Anisse on the Declaration of Interest form as
“I am an employee at Parramatta City Council and as far as I am aware,
the applicant is related to a Parramatta City Council Councillor.” and
the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the
circumstances was “No impact or influence on my decision as a
Councillor. No conflict with my duties as a Council Officer at
Parramatta City Council.”

Note:
Councillor Cox declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in
this Item under Clause 51A of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see
Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of the interest
was stated by Councillor Cox on the Declaration of Interest form as “A
relative of the applicant is known to me.” and the explanation of why
the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was
“My knowing the relative has no impact on the application.”

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT Development Application No. DA/1275/2013 for
demolition of existing structures and construction of a five storey
residential flat building comprising 24 units at Lot 19 and 20 DP 23965,
Nos.139-141 Jersey Street North, Asquith be approved as a deferred
commencement pursuant to Section 80(3) of the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979 subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule
1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL86/15.

Note: Councillor Berman declared a
significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of
Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in
these Minutes). The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor
Berman on the Declaration of Interest form as “A person I know owns
property adjoining a person who spoke this evening.” Councillor
Berman was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the Item was
being discussed or voted on.

Mr Soon
Tan, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR COX,

THAT
Development Application No. DA/813/2015 for alterations and additions to Mt
Wilga Private Hospital at Lot 100 DP 1166007, No. 66 Rosamond Street, Hornsby
be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of
Group Manager’s Report No. PL78/15.

Note: Councillor Anisse declared a
significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of
Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in
these Minutes). The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor Anisse
on the Declaration of Interest form as “Applicant is my uncle and
grandfather.” Councillor Anisse was not present at, or in sight
of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or voted on.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT
Development Application No. DA/1480/2014 for Torrens Title subdivision of one
allotment into two lots at Lot 11 DP 1178405 No. 2 Arrionga Place, Hornsby be
approved as a deferred commencement pursuant to Section 80(3) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979 subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL89/15.

Note: Councillor Anisse declared a
significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of
Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in
these Minutes). The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor
Anisse on the Declaration of Interest form as “Applicant is my uncle
and grandfather.” Councillor Anisse was not present at, or in
sight of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or voted on.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT:

1. The
draft Voluntary Planning Agreement attached to Group Manager’s Report
No. PL88/15 be exhibited for 28 days in accordance with the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

2. Following
the exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Gallagher,

THAT Council adopt the Hornsby Shire Council
Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2014-2024 and the Hornsby Shire
Council Section 94A Development Contributions Plan 2014-2024 (Trim Reference
No. D06748686 and D06748690).

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Gallagher,

THAT:

1. The
draft Plan of Management for Hornsby Park, Old Mans Valley and Hornsby
Quarry, with amendments made following exhibition that are considered not
substantial, be adopted without further exhibition.

2. Council
provide public notice of the adoption of the Plan of Management and
the terms of its amendments.

3. The
name ‘Hornsby Park’ be adopted as the formal name for the public
recreation lands covered by the Plan of Management and the undertaking of all
necessary steps to formalise this name be authorised.

19 IR32/15 Variation
to Lease for Part of Public Wharf and Licence of Compound within Road Reserve
at Kangaroo Point

(F2004/08065)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Gallagher,

THAT:

1. Subject
to the fulfilment of requirements of the Crown Lands Act 1989, including the
creation of a Reserve Trust governing the land above mean high water mark and
Council’s appointment as Trust Manager, Council, acting as Trust
Manager, agree to a new long-term lease with Luxury Afloat Hawkesbury River
and Brooklyn Pty Ltd from 12 May 2021 on the condition that capital
improvements outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR32/15
have been completed prior to 31 December 2020.

2. Expressions
of Interest be invited for a licence over the fenced compound located within
Lot 8 DP 740853 being a public road adjoining the Pacific Highway at Kangaroo
Point subject to the terms and conditions outlined in Deputy General
Manager’s Report No. IR32/15.

3. The
Acting General Manager be authorised to negotiate the detailed terms and
conditions of an Agreement to Lease, Lease and Licence subject to the
limitations outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR32/15,
and to execute documents in relation to the tenancies as deemed appropriate
by Council’s legal advisers.

Saturday 24 October 2015 – On behalf
of the Mayor, Councillor Singh attended the Festival of Lights function
hosted by the Australian Indian Cultural Council Inc. at Cherrybrook
Community and Cultural facility.

Tuesday 27 October 2015 – The Mayor
attended the Kuring-gai Local Area Command Awards Ceremony at Asquith Golf
Club.

Thursday 29 October 2015 - The Mayor
conducted an information session about Council with students from Abbotsleigh
School for Girls, Wahroonga.

Saturday 31 October 2015 – The Mayor
was the guest speaker at the Christophorus House Annual General Meeting at
Hornsby.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

Notices of Motion

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

THE MEETING terminated at 7.32pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
9 December 2015, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.